Apollodotus I

Apollodotos I was an Indo- Greek king, whose reign is recognized around 180-160 BC.

He is mainly known from his coins, but also in classical writers called, indicating its importance, otherwise only a few of the Indo- Greek rulers will find mention. When Pompeius Trogus he only appears in the resulting summary of book 41, where it is said that in the actual work of his and the exploits of Menander are described ( in the detailed summary of the work of Junianus Justinus these passages no longer appear ). Also in the Periplus Maris Erythraei it is called with Menander as an Indian ruler. Both times he appears in the first place. Accordingly, and also after the Münzbefund he was one of the first Greek ruler who reigned beyond the Hindu Kush on Indian territory and not in Bactria. He was perhaps a son of Demetrius I, which is considered in turn as conquerors of India.

In addition to the coins of Menander these are among the most numerous of the Indo- Greek rulers. The inscriptions are in ancient Greek, but also in Kharoshthi. Motifs form elephants and bulls, while his own image is very rare.

Mention in ancient authors

• Pompeius Trogus, prologi 41
• Periplus Maris Erythraei, 47